COLUMBUS — Americans for Prosperity announced today that Jon Taffer, author, restaurateur and host of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, will address attendees of the group’s roving signature annual event, the Defending the American Dream Summit ®. This year, thousands of grassroots advocates will gather for the conference in Columbus, Ohio on August 21 and 22.

“The Defending the American Dream Summit is the chance for all of us to come together and learn how to be more effective advocates for freedom and champions of the American dream. We are excited to welcome Jon Taffer, whose track record as an entrepreneur proves that economic freedom still drives prosperity in America. We look forward to hearing his insights into how we can work to preserve and advance it.”

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org